Alderman's push for 2nd Wal-Mart could renew big box fight
It looks like the City Council might have to relive the political donnybrook that gave birth to the big box minimum wage ordinance snuffed out by Mayor Daley's only veto.
Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) said Monday he plans to introduce an amended redevelopment agreement at the April 22 Council meeting that would allow Wal-Mart to build its second Chicago store at a former Chatham industrial site.
"There's no other way to get this moving. The [Daley] administration is not willing to do it themselves. The only way is to force their hand is by spelling out that Wal-Mart shall be permitted to come," Brookins said.
"I think there are 30 folks who will vote with me on it. It may open the door to bringing back another type of big box type ordinance."